Pembroke School Inc

What Pembroke School Inc does

Pembroke School Inc is a private, independent, non-denominational co-educational day and boarding school serving students from Early Learning Centre through Year 12 in Kensington Park, South Australia. Founded in 1974 through the merger of King's College and Girton Girls' School, the school operates across multiple campuses (Girton, King's, and the Shipsters Road Building) and delivers two academic pathways: the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. It was South Australia's first school to offer the IB, and provides specialized programs including a French Semi-Immersion Program, Athlete Development Program, Hearing Unit, and Indigenous Education at Pembroke (IE@P).

The school's service platform spans Junior School (ELC-Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-10), and Senior School (Years 11-12), supplemented by boarding (Turner House), co-curricular activities (arts, sport, technology, clubs), and the Yellow Submarine Too Café social enterprise. Teaching and learning is supported by facilities including the John Moody Technology Centre and a robotics lab, while the Shipsters Road Building (opened 2019) houses Middle School Art, Science, Design and Digital Technology. There is no evidence of proprietary software platforms, AI systems, or externally distributed technology products; technology serves pedagogical purposes rather than commercial product lines.

Pembroke's revenue model is predominantly tuition-based (day and boarding fees) augmented by philanthropic donations channeled through the Pembroke School Foundation via Building, Scholarship, Endowment, and Cultural Trust funds. The go-to-market motion is event-driven (Open Days, Small Group Tours, Personal Tours) supplemented by digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram), printed publications, and an active 17,000+ old scholar referral network. International students are recruited through approved agents under CRICOS registration. Fees are not publicly disclosed, but scholarships (academic, music, boarding, Indigenous, needs-based, and others) are available. The school is governed by a School Board with a Foundation Board overseeing philanthropy, and currently employs 101-250 staff.

Name

Pembroke School Inc

Legal name

Pembroke School Inc

Website

https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pembroke School Inc is an Australian independent co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school in Kensington Park, South Australia, offering SACE and IB programs from ELC to Year 12 to local, regional, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Independent K-12 education
• Boarding school services
• International baccalaureate programme
• Co-educational day school
• Scholarship and admissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from day school fees and boarding fees for students from ELC to Year 12. The school offers both day and boarding options.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: The Pembroke School Foundation receives generous support from the school community, providing funds for existing programs and new ventures. Multiple donation funds are available including Building Fund, Scholarship Fund, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pembroke School Inc is an Australian independent, co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school delivering education from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. It provides SACE and International Baccalaureate (IB) academic pathways, alongside boarding, co-curricular, and student wellbeing programs across three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on multiple Adelaide campuses. The school also offers specialised programs including the French Semi-Immersion, Athlete Development, Indigenous Education, and Inclusive Education (including a Hearing Unit).

Product overview

Pembroke School Inc is a co-educational, non-denominational K-12 school offering day and boarding education from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. The school provides multiple academic pathways including the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, with specialized programs such as the French Semi-Immersion Program and Athlete Development Program. The institution operates across three sub-schools (Junior School, Middle School, Senior School) on multiple campuses, supplemented by extensive co-curricular activities including sports, arts, technology, and outdoor education. The school maintains active old scholar communities through various clubs (Soccer, Football, Cricket, Netball, Rowing), supports students through scholarship programs and the Indigenous Education at Pembroke (IE@P) initiative, and operates the social enterprise Yellow Submarine Too Café. Fundraising and philanthropy are facilitated through multiple named donation funds including the Building Fund, Scholarship Fund, Endowment Fund, and Cultural Trust.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School (ELC to Year 6) Early Learning Centre through Year 6 program at the Girton Campus, delivering academic, creative, social, emotional and physical development experiences for young students as part of a continuous K-12 pathway.
• Middle School (Years 7-10) Years 7-10 program at King's Campus providing a broad and deep education, supported by the Shipsters Road Building for Art, Science, Design and Digital Technology.
• Senior School (Years 11-12) Years 11-12 program at the Girton Campus providing SACE and International Baccalaureate Diploma pathways and a unique environment for students to develop as independent learners preparing for university.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes delivered as South Australia's first IB school, providing a global learning framework across Junior and Senior School for students seeking an internationally recognised qualification.
• SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) South Australian Certificate of Education delivered in Senior School as an alternative pathway to the IB Diploma, preparing students for tertiary study.
• Boarding Residential boarding service for students from regional Australia and international locations, providing pastoral care, meals, and a home-away-from-home environment alongside day schooling.
• French Semi-Immersion Program Bilingual semi-immersion program designed to accelerate French language acquisition for students with existing French language background, delivered within the school timetable.
• Athlete Development Program Individualised high-performance sporting pathway in Years 9 and 10 enabling young athletes to pursue both academic achievement and elite sporting goals.
• Co-Curricular Program School-wide co-curricular program covering The Arts, Sport, Technology, Clubs and Societies, and Trips and Exchanges that complements the academic curriculum.
• Outdoor Education (Beyond the Classroom) Experiential outdoor learning program including the Old Watulunga Environmental Education Centre, supporting student development beyond the classroom.
• Inclusive Education Support services including the Hearing Unit, pastoral care, and wellbeing programs for students with hearing impairments, learning difficulties, or other additional learning needs.
• Indigenous Education at Pembroke (IE@P) Program providing financial assistance, cultural celebration, and educational support for Indigenous students, recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within and beyond the curriculum.
• Resident Creatives Program Program inviting old scholars and external professionals to collaborate with the School as Resident or Visiting Creatives to enrich arts education.
• Future Pathways Counselling and guidance service supporting students in planning their post-school educational and career pathways.
• Yellow Submarine Too Café Social enterprise café at King's Campus providing inclusive employment opportunities for young people with additional needs from the wider community.
• Pembroke Connect Program (Intensive English) Intensive English program for international students preparing them for full enrolment in SACE or IB studies at Pembroke.
• Pembroke Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98 students achieved ATAR of 90+ in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Smith FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Smith Family for the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, providing scholarships and leadership opportunities for young Indigenous Australians with focus on students from regional and remote communities.
• Yellow Submarine Too Café PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise café providing inclusive employment opportunities for young people from the wider community, inspired by the Yellow Submarine café traineeship venture in the UK.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scotch College Adelaide: Long-established Adelaide independent co-educational and boys' school offering SACE and IB pathways from ELC to Year 12 with boarding. Directly comparable to Pembroke as a premium Adelaide private school competing for the same local families and international students.
• St Peter's College Adelaide: Historic Adelaide boys' school (with co-ed junior years) offering SACE and IB, including boarding. Operates in the same Kensington Park-adjacent premium market as Pembroke and competes head-to-head for academic and sporting high-achievers.
• Prince Alfred College: Adelaide-based independent day and boarding school with strong academic and sporting traditions, offering SACE pathway. Comparable to Pembroke on campus model, Adelaide catchment, and premium positioning.
• Concordia College Adelaide: Adelaide independent co-educational school offering SACE and IB from ELC to Year 12 with boarding facilities. Direct competitor to Pembroke in the co-ed IB-premium segment of the South Australian private school market.
• Wilderness School: Adelaide independent girls' school with ELC to Year 12 and boarding, founded on heritage similar to Pembroke's Girton roots. Comparable as a peer Adelaide private school targeting a premium family segment within the same local market.
• Walford Anglican School: Adelaide independent girls' day and boarding school offering ELC to Year 12 with SACE pathway. Competes with Pembroke's senior girls' cohort and boarding offering within the same South Australian premium market.

Regional players

• The King's School Parramatta: One of Australia's largest and oldest independent boys' schools with day and boarding in NSW. Comparable to Pembroke on day-and-boarding structure, academic heritage, and CRICOS-driven international student model, though operating in a different state.
• Trinity Grammar School Kew: Melbourne-based independent day and boys' school with a long history and strong co-curricular offering. Comparable to Pembroke on premium positioning, multi-campus K-12 model, and broad co-curricular program, but serves a different metropolitan market.
• Wenona School: Sydney-based independent girls' day and boarding school (ELC to Year 12). Directly comparable to Pembroke on day-and-boarding structure, IB delivery, and academic premium positioning; Pembroke's current Principal Mark Staker was previously Senior Deputy Principal at Wenona.
• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: Sydney CBD independent girls' school with ELC to Year 12 and strong HSC academic record. Comparable to Pembroke on academic premium positioning and girls'-school heritage rooted in Pembroke's Girton lineage, though it serves the Sydney rather than Adelaide market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PembrokeSchoolAdelaide
• Instagraminstagram.com/pembroke_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pembroke-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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